Royal Intel Insight

When does Alaska start showing up in October 2026?

Alaska is practical as soon as you reach 400 points this month. That is the first tier with an Alaska sailing in the mix, and it shows up on Anthem of the Seas with a 7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier itinerary.

What This Means

The 400 point Alaska option is interior GTY and carries a small fare add-on, but it establishes the floor. From there, Alaska becomes much more usable at 600 and 800 points, where the region mix expands and the cabin mix starts to include balcony GTY and oceanview GTY.

The strongest Alaska value at 800 points is the Anthem of the Seas 7n Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier Balcony GTY sailing from Seward. That is the point where Alaska stops being a novelty and starts looking like a real target.

At 2,000 points and above, Alaska becomes a regular part of the top-five lists, especially on Quantum of the Seas out of Seattle. If you are asking where Alaska first becomes practical, the answer is 400 points. If you are asking where it becomes attractive, 800 points is the better threshold.

Unlock Tier

400

First level where alaska appears.

Sample Sailing

Anthem Of The Seas

7n Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier Interior - GTY Cruise Fare For 1 Guest $50

Tier Depth

78 sailings

Average nights: 5.6

Why It Matters

This page answers the simple question players ask first: how many points does it take before alaska even shows up?

Once it does show up, one of the better-looking options at that same level is Serenade Of The Seas for 7 Night Cabo Overnight, Catalina & Ensen.

That turns the page from a yes-or-no answer into something more useful: the first point level where the destination becomes a real bookable conversation.

Next Step

Open the tier page to see the full ranked list for the unlock level.

Then compare against the monthly report to see whether this tier is also one of the stronger values in the month.